HOL Guard
Security VerifiedHOL Guard is local-first runtime control for AI agents. Installed on the machine, it can gate shell, secrets and file reads, MCP server changes, and plugin or skill installs, then route risky actions through local approvals and receipts. Apache-2.0 freeware. Maker HOL. Homepage https://hol.org/guard. Windows installer and source available. It is not a cloud gateway and not a complete prompt-injection preventer.
Shibboleth (CANARIE/CAF)
Security VerifiedCANARIE manages the Canadian Access Federation (CAF), which provides open-source Shibboleth identity federation infrastructure enabling single sign-on for over 300 Canadian universities, colleges, and research institutions. Their open tools and configuration guides are publicly available.
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Maple Linux
Distributions VerifiedMaple Linux is a Canadian maintained, Debian based distro. It ships with Cinnamon DE for an easy transition for Windows users, and includes additional security and privacy enhancements out of box. Learn more at maplelinux.ca
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Secret
Media & Design VerifiedEncrypted Message Crypté is a small application that allows you to share passwords, secret messages, or private links securely with another person. It does this by hiding your message behind a unique URL that can only be viewed once. Messages automatically expire after a predefined time limit if they are not viewed.
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AIDE
Communication VerifiedAIDE is an open-source software project focused on security, file integrity, linux. It can be evaluated as a transparent, community-developed alternative for individuals, organizations, and technical teams.
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KeePassXC
Security VerifiedLet KeePassXC safely store your passwords and auto-fill them into your favorite apps, so you can forget all about them. We do the heavy lifting in a no-nonsense, ad-free, tracker-free, and cloud-free manner. Free and open source. KeePassXC has been awarded a Security Visa by the French National Cybersecurity Agency (ANSSI).
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Land Acknowledgement
The Linux Association of Canada respectfully acknowledges that our home in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, is located on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis.
We are grateful to the First Nations and Métis peoples who have cared for these lands for generations. We honour their enduring relationship with the land, their cultures, histories, and contributions, and we offer our respect and sincere gratitude as we live, work, learn, and build community here.



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